If the Fed says expectations aren’t improving — and our wallets definitely aren’t — maybe it’s time we stop pretending everything’s fine and start demanding some real solutions.

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Fed survey finds tighter standards, weaker demand for loans in first quarter © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The Federal Reserve building is seen before the Federal Reserve board is expected to signal plans to raise interest rates in March as it focuses on fighting inflation in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Phot By Michael S. Derby and Ann Saphir During the first quarter banks reported "on balance tighter lending standards and weaker demand" for commercial and industrial loans for firms of all sizes, said the central bank’s latest Senior Loan Officer Survey covering activity during the first quarter. 0 Latest comments

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